Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IIT Patna – MoEFCC-Sponsored Research Project

Junior Research Fellow Recruitment 2026 at IIT Patna – MoEFCC-Sponsored Research Project

The Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) invites applications for 01 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) position under a time-bound research project supported by the Project Management Unit, Ozone Cell, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. The appointment will be purely temporary and project-based.

Position Overview

Project Title

“Low Global Warming Potential Alternative Chemicals to Substances Controlled under the Montreal Protocol”

The project focuses on the development and assessment of low-global-warming-potential alternatives to substances regulated under the Montreal Protocol, contributing to environmentally sustainable technologies and climate-friendly solutions.

Research Focus

The project is relevant to research areas including:

• Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) chemicals

• Environmentally sustainable alternatives

• Refrigerants and climate-friendly technologies

• Montreal Protocol-related substances

• Environmental protection

• Climate change mitigation

• Chemical and thermal systems

Fellowship

The selected Junior Research Fellow will receive:

INR 37,000 per month + HRA

HRA will be provided according to applicable Government of India rules.

Duration of Appointment

The JRF appointment will be for:

18 Months

The position is:

• Purely temporary

• Time-bound

• Associated with the sponsored research project

The appointment will be governed by IIT Patna research project rules.

Eligibility & Qualifications

The detailed educational qualifications, experience requirements, age limit, and desirable qualifications are not visible in the provided advertisement excerpt.

Candidates should refer to the complete official IIT Patna notification before applying to verify:

• Essential qualification

• Relevant academic discipline

• NET/GATE requirements, if applicable

• Research experience

• Age criteria

• Other eligibility conditions

Documents Required

Applicants should keep relevant supporting documents ready, including:

• Prescribed application form

• Updated CV / Resume

• Educational qualification certificates

• Academic mark sheets

• NET/GATE certificate, if applicable

• Experience certificates, if applicable

• Proof of age

• Category certificate, where applicable

• Other documents required by IIT Patna

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their application in the prescribed format according to the instructions provided in the complete IIT Patna Research & Development Unit notification.

Applicants are advised to carefully verify the:

• Application procedure

• Submission mode

• Required documents

• Eligibility conditions

• Application deadline

• Selection process

before submitting their application.

Important Details

Official Notification & Apply Information

Candidates should visit the official IIT Patna website / Research & Development recruitment section for the complete advertisement, prescribed application form, deadline, and subsequent updates.

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About IIT Patna

Indian Institute of Technology Patna (IIT Patna) is an Institute of National Importance located at Bihta, Patna, Bihar. The Institute undertakes advanced teaching, research, innovation, and sponsored projects across engineering, science, technology, sustainability, and interdisciplinary research domains.

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